Kiefer Sutherland is in high spirits as puffs on a cigarette and hangs with his band in Amsterdam

He's successfully carved out a new music career after over 30 years in the acting business. Relax: Kiefer Sutherland, 52, was spotted having some downtime with his band as he puffed on a cigarette ahead of a concert at the Vondelkerk church in Amsterdam on Thursday Dressed down in a navy jacket, blue jeans and tan boots, the 24 star beamed and waved to the cameras as he enjoyed his time in the European city. Downtime: The actor looked in high spirits as he roamed the streets with his fellow musicians as they prepared for the gig High spirits: Dressed down in a navy jacket, blue jeans and tan boots, the 24 star beamed and waved to the cameras as he enjoyed his time in the European city He said: 'As an actor I know that making a connection with an audience always comes by virtue of the story or the character. Keeping it casual: The star accessorised with a black and white polka scarf and black sunglasses Music star: Kiefer, who is famed for films including The Lost Boys has gained a new following over the past few years after carving out a career as a singer-songwriter Honest: 'As an actor I know that making a connection with an audience always comes by virtue of the story or the character' Meanwhile Kiefer, who is engaged to actress and model Cindy Vela, 40, also suggested that the stage holds a special after extensively touring over a three year period. Sing: On Wednesday, The Hollywood actor looked in his element as he took to the stage for a gig in Hamburg, Germany Quirky: The actor donned a wide-brimmed hat at the concert, in which he played tracks including his latest song This Is How It's Done Passion: Kiefer's tour is set to head to the UK later this month, with the star set to perform in London, Manchester and Glasgow Kiefer's tour is set to head to the UK later this month, with the star set to perform in London, Manchester and Glasgow.