MIRACLE MAN MIRACLE MAN

Born in a Santa Maria hospital to Lillian Virginia, Joe Chavira would later be a combat decorated paratrooper, launching missiles at Vandenberg Air Force Base. They were loving and kept a disciplined home for their six children.

At four, his dad taught him to play the drums. At seven, Joe was sitting on the roadside as he was miraculously taken from a burning vehicle with no visible injuries. He watched his life go up in flames as his two sisters were incinerated after their car was hit by a drunk driver at eight in the morning. The screams, and smell and heat will forever be seared into his mind. He stayed with relatives for two months, retreating into his own world, while his parents and siblings healed.

Joe taught himself to play his grandmother’s piano. The sounds sparked his imagination and soon he realized he could put cords together to create music. Before long, by using vocal sounds and imagination, he found words to go with the music. Joe learned to play the guitar the same way.

At eight, Joe earned money for Karate lessons from Mr. Lee and became a two-time California Black Belt Champion. The discipline this instilled into him still applies today. He was the fastest in track and Coach Landers named him Joey the Jet. Principal and Football Coach Don Landers heard about him, and he was soon a Running Back. His discipline finds him working out daily, eating healthy, and refraining from smoking, drinking and drugs. Joe says, “My high comes from making people happy.”

At just 21, Joe gave birth to Two Toes, cartoon characters that would forever change his life. Published in the Times, their popularity found him learning how to make cartoons, and each night he would draw a new cartoon. Two Toes’ popularity led to plush toys sold at McDonalds, a live show at Universal with music written and sang by Joe with all the Two Toes characters, and guest and promotional appearances. Morris Bradshaw, the Raider’s Senior Administrator, used Two Toes to promote the Raiders, becoming lifelong friends, and speaking at Joe’s Star Celebration. Unity’s Kenny Loggins asked Joe to bring Two Toes to perform on their telethon. Joe’s singing talent was soon discovered, leading to Joe becoming their ambassador for six years, helping to raise over $400,000 to feed low-income families.

FROM THE INFERNO TO MEETING THE HOTTEST STAR AROUND, TRINI LOPEZ

Joe met his hero at a function in Palm Springs. Trini asked him to sing, and a partnership and lifelong friendship was formed. They wrote original songs together, leading them to doing a sold-out performance in Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, creating Joe’s love of travel. Joe’s parents had now passed, and Trini and Ora Lee were like parents. At the end of Trini’s life, while in a non-responsive coma, Joe called him. With the phone held to Trini’s ear, Joe, in his high-pitched comic voice, said “Hey Trini, Hey Trini.” Trini’s eyes opened and he smiled as he whispered, “Hey Joe, I’m alright.” Joe follows Trini’s teaching by mentoring others.

WHAT’S NEXT

Joe’s passion is music, but his love is people. He wants to be in a position to help more. Joes’ mentors, friends and inspiration include: MyVegas Magazine Owner,

Mark Shaffer, owner of Las Vegas Tonight

T.V. Show, Reverend Dale Davidson, Adam and Sharelle Mendenhall, John (Legends in Concert Originator) & Alex Stuart, retired Raiders Senior Administrator, Morris Bradshaw, Music Producer, Doug Tomooka, who is always there when needed. There are so many more to thank.

This leads to Joe introducing Two Toes to the Las Vegas market. He wishes to give free plush Two Toes dolls to all low-income families. That leads to possibilities that are unlimited.

Branding the Joe Chavira name creates the opportunity to do more fundraising, live stage shows, mall appearances, a healthy food line, an exercise video, etc.

Joe has been a moving force in Las Vegas. In 2021, he did a sold-out Tribute to Trini Lopez at the Rock Star Bar. Having written over 800 songs, Keith Thompson of Composers Showcase asked him to be on the board, leading to a friendship and admiration of Keith’s abilities. Joe frequently performs there. Mayor Carolyn Goodman declared June 9th as Joe Chavira Day, and on April 28th, he was asked to Host and sing for the N.F.L. Draft. Next, he made contacts introducing himself to sponsors and advertisers for future events. On December 7th, 2022, he received a star on the sidewalk in front of the Paris Casino/ Hotel, followed by an all-star celebration with speakers mentioned above and a special song written and composed by English singer Keith Williams. Wife, Joanie, insisted on being there to lend her support, in addition to Raiders Superbowl Quarterback, Jay Schroeder.

A Personal Note From Joe

“Thanks to all who have been my strength and inspiration through the years. No man is an island. We all are made up of the people we surround ourselves with. All people have special talents we don›t possess, and we can learn from and give back to them, that includes all my Santa Maria friends who still cheer for me to his day.” MV