Robert Smith comin’.

The lead vocalist of The Cure made sure to give a nod to Baltimore’s most famous TV show during their sold-out concert Sunday at Merriweather Post Pavilion. During the 27-song set, Smith wore a shirt emblazoned with β€œOmar comin’” in big block letters, a reference to HBO’s β€œThe Wire.”

The band played their most famous tracks over the course of three hours, including β€œFriday, I’m in Love,” β€œJust Like Heaven,” β€œBoys Don’t Cry” and β€œLovesong.”

The crowd seemed especially thankful for the performance, which came roughly three months after Smith famously took on Ticketmaster, resulting in the company refunding tacked-on ticket fees to fans. ”The system that values profit over people is really what needs to be changed,” Smith wrote.

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Ticketmaster β€œas a gesture of goodwill have offered a $10 per ticket refund to all verified fan accounts for the lowest ticket price transaction,” he later updated fans. β€œAnd a $5 per ticket refund to all verified fan accounts for other ticket price transactions for all Cure shows at all venues.”

The Cure’s fans made sure Smith saw their gratitude. β€œThx, Robert!” one sign read, with a hashtag written just below: β€œ#ticketmastersux.”

Fans held up a sign that said, "THX ROBERT, TICKETMASTER SUX." (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
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The Cure lead singer Robert Smith wore a T-shirt that said β€œOmar comin,” a reference to β€œThe Wire.” (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
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Several months ago, vocalist Robert Smith publicly took on Ticketmaster, resulting in the company refunding fans for tacked-on fees. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
The Cure played a sold out show to a crowd of 15,000 people at Merriweather Post Pavillon on June 26, 2023.. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner)
The Cure played 27 songs over the course of three hours. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
The band played their most famous tracks, including β€œFriday, I’m in Love,” β€œJust Like Heaven,” β€œBoys Don’t Cry” and β€œLovesong.” (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
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The Cure played a sold-out show to a crowd of 15,000 people at Merriweather Post Pavilion on June 26. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
The Cure played a sold out show to a crowd of 15,000 people at Merriweather Post Pavillon on June 26, 2023.. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner)
Robert Smith looks out on the sold-out show at Merriweather Post Pavilion. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
The Cure plays at Merriweather Post Pavilion. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)