To address the original topic, I don't believe "general groping" or unwanted sexual advances is any worse on the folk scene than in other area of life. Of course, there are instances where "drink has been taken" and inhibitions are lessened but this can happen on any night out, or pub, club etc. It's not exclusive to the folk scene.

I'm not sure if Weinstein is the best example. I certainly don't know of situations where folk club organisers have asked for "sexual favours" before booking artists for gigs etc. It might happen further up the scale with large concert promoters etc but not at Nitten, Balerno, Edinburgh or even Leith. ;-))

In the seventies and eighties, the musician/groupie scenario seemed to be much more to the fore. It may still be, of course...I don't get out as much these days... but, generally, I think most people on the scene actually have more respect for each other these days.

I remember an Irish banjo player who lived in our area(He'll remain nameless) who was "a bit of a devil" with the women. I didn't regard him as a sexual predator as such but more of an opportunist. While I disapproved of his activities and general attitude, I still wouldn't place him in the Weinstein category.