The Buzz

By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Entertainment Writer

• Hail, Halen: So, you wanna romp to Van Halen vibes? The tribute band The Atomic Punks recreates the David Roth era at 7 p.m. June 18 at Pipeline Café. Tickets are available tomorrow; call Ticketmaster at (877) 750-4400.

• Country roads: Tickets to "Take a Walk in the Country 2," The Makaha Sons' summer show from 5 p.m. June 12 at the Waikiki Shell, went on sale yesterday — delayed from a planned Monday launch because of ticketing problems. Gates open at 3:30 p.m.; tickets are $25 for pool area seats, $17 for lower terrace, $15 for upper terrace, $10 for general admission lawn seats. Sales start Monday at the Blaisdell Center box office (591-2211) and

Ticketmaster locations (877) 750-4400. Or visit www.makahasons.com.

• Tea time: The Honolulu Academy of Arts has launched a "Tea and Tour" series from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays in May and June in selected galleries. With museum admission, you can enjoy the tea break (voluntary contributions will be accepted, with gratitude). Call 532-8726 for gallery specifics, your tea tour guide and other details.