It has been nonstop sunny and hot here in the low countries, so what you really want is partys that take place outside. Lets see what we've got...

Friday:

Kevin Devine is a singer songwriter; De Nieuwe Anita, 8pm, €6.

Todos Para Brasil is the name of this party at Sugar Factory; 8pm, €12.50.

The International Jewish Music Festival is going on at the Muziekgebouw all weekend. Follow the link for more info.

Saturday:

Blues and gospel from the Campbell Brothers; Bimhuis, 9pm, €16.

Shapeshifter brings drum and base from New Zealand; Melkweg, Oude Zaal, 10pm, €15 plus membership.

Dead Elvis & His One Man Grave, Sherriff Perkins and King Automatic all playing at Paradiso; Kleine Zaal, 8:30pm, €8 plus membership.

Sunday:

Experimental music from the clever named Company Fuck (Austria), Eustachian (US), Sgure (FR), Surachai (US) and Peter Quistgard. OCCII, 9pm, €5.

At Bitterzoet, the Amsterdam Songwriters Guild is presenting a new compilation album; 8pm, €5.

A place that doesn't often have live music, the Blauwe Theehuis is featuring Mark Pritchard, Max Cole and Van Conk. From 3pm to 10pm, free.