Wednesday, November 18
Three big names of roots and country music — guitar virtuoso Ry Cooder, mandolin master Ricky Skaggs and gospel singer Sharon White — unite to form Cooder-White-Skaggs and play a show, with an ace backing band, at the State Theatre (142 High St., Portland) at 8 p.m. Tix: $40-$70 (all ages). 800-745-3000. statetheatreportland.com.