Good points. I don’t think it’s normal or expected but rather that it happens a lot. It’s not extremely unusual and isn’t something they do because they are enamored with strangers or want sexual favors, it’s part of their performance. Gross? Yes. But does it mean it never happens? No

Oh I doubt he was the actual star. Small club with people coming so close up to the stage he could pour water on them? No way no how