Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Lisa Dahlseid of Robbinsdale:
1 Brandi Carlile, the Fillmore Minneapolis. What a knockout opening of the new club in the iconic chain. Twin Cities-beloved Brandi and her sidekick twins, Phil and Tim Hanseroth, christened the club with a captivating acoustic set that showcased every right way to begin the story.
2 Music at the Minnesota History Center. It's a two-for-one with the photo show "Prince: Before the Rain" and "First Avenue: Stories of Minnesota's Mainroom" (celebrating its 50th anniversary). These hand-in-glove exhibits show that the stars are brightly shining.
3 Billie Eilish, Brit Awards. In a sister/brother bond, Grammy-sweeping Eilish and her brother/producer Finneas debuted their just-written James Bond theme song, "No Time to Die," with a full orchestra. No time like today for this family dynamic duo.
Jon Bream of the Star Tribune:
1 Common's pregame performance, NBA All-Star Game. Not only did the savvy Chicago rapper/actor deliver an uncommonly compelling rap about Kobe Bryant and various things Chicago, but he also offered rhyming introductions of each and every All-Star player. And he won the MVP for the All-Star Celebrity Game. He can hoop and rhyme.
2 Rosanne Cash, the Guthrie. Working as a duo with her husband/guitarist/pianist John Leventhal, the American music great was poignant, profound, spontaneous and caught up in witty repartee. Brightest highlight: "I'm Movin' On" turning into a mashup of Hank Snow, Jimi Hendrix and Prince.
