Got The Biggest Surprise From The Cox Cable Guy

Author Mike O'Brian

March 14th 10:59 AM

a guy installing cable into the home

We’ve all had the repairperson over to fix the cable…however, on this day, got the biggest surprise from the Cox Cable guy. Never expected it, not in my wildest dreams, but you have to hear this story. On The Mike & Carla Morning Show the other day, Carla Rea talked about her visit and the big surprise from Cox!

She had been having problems with her cable…she makes the call, the guy comes over and it’s all good. He fixes everything and as they start to talk, he noticed a piano in the room. Quite amazed that she has one in the house, he then asked the question. Do you mind if I sit down and play it? Carla admits that she was taken a back by the request. But he seems like a good guy, all the work is done, let’s see what the kid’s got.

Didn’t Realize The Cox Cable Guy Had A Secret Talent

So, he sits down at the keys, and starts to play! Now being Carla, she’s thinking, sure, go ahead and knock out “Chop Sticks” or even some other simple tune with two fingers. As it turns out, he begins to play a beautiful song that is blowing Carla away. She even admitted that not since her father has she heard music like that in her home! She even gets a little teary eyed at the way this kid can play.

After hearing the song, she asked what was that, and to that he responded, “…it’s a song from a video game I play!” Carla continues to ask, “How long did you take lessons for?” This is where it really gets amazing…he didn’t take regular lessons like from a teacher. He learned to play on YouTube! Admits that he’s only been playing for a couple of years and really only knows three songs.

Unbelievable right? And again, he did fix everything! That’s why The M&C Morning Show wanted to know if you knew someone with a “secret” talent? A co-worker, a friend, relative…could they sing, play an instrument? Maybe it turned out they were an incredible painter.

Listen to the segment below and hear how many of us do know someone like that…and enjoy!

Mike O’Brian is the Program Director and Morning Show host on 96.3 KKLZ in Las Vegas, along with Carla Rea. He has been with the Beasley Media Group for almost 23 years. Mike was named one of the “Best Program Directors In America” by Radio Ink magazine. Over the years, “The Mike & Carla Morning Show” have been presented with a number of proclamations for their work in the community and numerous awards. Having lived in Las Vegas for over 35 years, he writes articles on living in Las Vegas, sports, and odd stories happening within the state of Nevada. Mike is the host of the morning show and program director of 96.3 KKLZ/Las Vegas. He has been doing mornings in Las Vegas for the past 38 years. Over the years, he has hosted a numerous amount of community events and has been the P.A. announcer for a number of sports teams in Las Vegas. He has written on living in Las Vegas, the sports teams here, as well as odd & little-known facts about Las Vegas & Nevada.

5 Bands/Artists That Are Not Bad, Not Good; Just Boring

You might be a bit surprised by a list of bands that are not good, not bad…but some would say are just boring! A list of bands that some consider to be their favorites all made the list. The Mike & Carla Morning Show brought it up and were kind of SHOCKED (shocked).

This is all a result of a survey done on Reddit and put out for all to see. You might be a bit surprised yourself as to some of the comments made. We’re talking bands that have made their mark in music and some even in the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame!

Seriously? These Bands Are Boring?

Before you see who made it into the Top 5, know that bands like the Eagles, U2 and Bon Jovi all made the list. Each of those bands were just outside the Top 10, but boring enough to make the list. One comment made on the survey about the Eagles, “…The Bud Light of rock!” One comment about U2 in the survey, “…Their 80s output rules. It’s the newer stuff that’s boring”.

Now, some might consider this blasphemy, especially “Swifties”, but Taylor Swift was considered just boring enough to crack the Top 10! Said one participant in the survey, “…She’s impressive professionally, very talented, but her stuff is do dull!” All these comments made in this survey of bands that you would agree are not great or that bad, just boring!

On the flipside, a band like Nickleback, who gets joked about all the time…no where on the list! Now we get it’s all a personal preference and we all have our own likes and dislikes. We all have our opinions as well. And don’t think it was just bands from the 70s and 80s named during this survey. That’s why we think you might be a little surprised by the Top 5. It was all a part of a discussion this morning on The M&C Morning Show.

You know what? Listen to the segment from this morning, then scroll down to see the Top 5…and enjoy!

Top 5 Artists/Bands That Are Boring!

#5 DRAKE
Most fans will tell you Drake is great in concert, but others have decided he’s boring. On the list he comes in at #5…not good, not bad…just boring!
#4. KISS
Hard to believe, but some fans still love KISS! But one music lover in the survey stated, “Their presence was silly, I just don’t get it!” Well, maybe a few other don’t either. With that, the band KISS is #4 on the list!
#3. MAROON 5
They were just here in Las Vegas and sold out. However, in this survey, music lovers will tell you they’re not good, not bad…just boring. Enough so that they came in at #3 on the list!
#2 ED SHEERAN
One of those performers everyone loves, but when it gets right down to it, is Ed Sheeran that exciting? According to the survey on Reddit, not so much. In fact, he comes in at #2 on the list!
#1 FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
Got nothing but love for our home town heavy metal band, Five Finger Death Punch! From Las Vegas, they always put on a show, but some feel a bit differently about the band. As we stated in the post above, one person nailed them and said, “….they’re the Nickleback of heavy metal!” Easy now! Well, whether we like it or not, FFDP is not good, not bad…just boring and they’re #1 on the list!