Naima Bock @ Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, 22 Jan

The usually voluminous Hoy Chorale are whittled down to a svelte two-piece tonight; just main man Oscar G. Guardans on acoustic guitar and a saxophonist (both of whom occasionally play in Naima Bock's band as well). They have a dreamy, off-kilter take on folk as Guardans spins meandering yarns in English and Catalan that often zig when you're expecting a zag. As well as providing lulling bleats, the sax player also adds some quirky texture with jaw harp and a little harmonica.

The Speakeasy room is feeling cosy after the opening set and well-primed for the intimate folky musings of Naima Bock. She's also performing as a two-piece tonight; Oliver Hamilton (of caroline) complements her acoustic guitar with an electric. This set-up naturally sacrifices some of the more bombastic and experimental arrangements (Age is a big miss), but helps to forge an easy connection with the spellbound audience as it feels like the duo are playing in your front room.

Gentle, Giant Palm and Feed My Release pare back any on-record flourishes and leave the core that underpins the best of Bock's music: her beautifully expressive voice and knack for images that stay with you long after the final notes fade away. Kaley is a surprise addition following an audience request, a moving meditation on indecision and the perfect showcase of Bock's skill moving from a Nico-esque deadpan to thrilling high notes.

Both sets tend toward the simple and lyrical, eschewing the temptation to tinker or add any ostentatious effects. Any concerns that this could have come across a little thin are more than made up for by the emotional acuity and easygoing charm. Both of these bands are part of a close-knit community of artists and their sense of collaborative intuition really comes through tonight; it's just the sort of warm, enchanting evening you need in the depths of winter.