Also this issue: Rebirth of Butterfly Ishmael Butler and Cherrywine have a whole new digable plan. -Ainé Ardron-Doley Where House? DJ X-Dream rants on raves. -Sean O’Neal Hurricane Mozart The Orchestra unleashes a season-ending windstorm. -Peter Burwasser One night the rain began to fall and it would not stop. -Patrick Rapa The Downbeat 5 -M.J. Fine Jonathan Richman -Sam Adams Glass Candy -M.J. Fine Gold Chains -A.D. Amorosi

June 26-July 2, 2003

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compiled by Ainé Ardron-Doley

True heads call it "that real hip-hop." The June edition of The Gathering welcomes live hip-hop band Dialects with guest DJ Kilamanjaro. Meanwhile, I-Be plays the gracious host and DJ M-Ski waxes on. What will he spin? M-Ski promises these three gems will definitely rotate on his Technics: The Highlighters’ "Funky 16 Corners," Donald Byrd’s "Rock Creek Park" and Showbiz & A.G.’s "Soul Clap." For the exhibitionists and the showmen, dive into the live graf panels, open linoleum and the open mic. Thu., June 26, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free, The Rotunda, 4012 Walnut St., 215-573-3234.

Last week The Chocolate Soul Lounge hosted honorary Philadelphians, Floetry. This week they welcome former Digable Planets member "Doodlebug," a.k.a. Cee Knowledge, to the stage. Last we heard, Knowledge was rocking the mic over this big-ass band called The Cosmic Funk Orchestra. (And speaking of Digables, Butterfly's new band, Cherrywine, is in town on Friday. See p. 39.) Thu., June 26, 9 p.m., $5, Beyond, Eighth and Callowhill sts., 215-925-1900.

Ill Vibe Collective's DJ Panek mans the decks from start to finish at the Payday Party. There're also live performances by the same ol' dudes: Flipside of Electric City, Digs Darklighter and Adam12. It's their party and they'll rock the mic if they want to. Fri., June 27, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, women free before 11 p.m., La Tazza, 108 Chestnut St., 215-932-7322.