Guitar legend STEVE VAI was the special guest last month on Hard Rock Nights, the weekly syndicated radio program.

Steve joined JT to talk about his upcoming DVD release, Where The Wild Things Are, as well as chat about beekeeping, the Crossroads movie, and his time with DAVID LEE ROTH.

The interview can be heard in the clips below.

As previously reported, Vai will be auctioning a complete replica of his entire rig (many of the items used on tour) as part of the charity auctions taking place in conjunction with the release of the new DVD/CD and screening party on September 15th in Hollywood. The rig contains many of the original items Steve used on the String Theories tour that was captured live in the, Live in Minneapolis: Where the Wild Things Are DVD (*denotes original String Theory tour items).

(1) Original Steve Vai owned Jem ("Bad Horsie I"I guitar used on the Fire Garden tour)

(2) Carvin Legacy II heads

(2) 4x12 Carvin Legacy cabinets*

(1) Bad Horsie Wha Wha pedal*

(1) Little Alligator Volume pedal*

(1) Ibanez Jemini distortion pedal

(1) Digitech Whammy pedal*

(1) Original SV TC –G force*

All rig components are wired with premium DiMarzio cables.

According to his website, "Steve will write and record an original song dedicated to the highest bidder, and will be sold on iTunes, with all proceeds going to Hollywood Arts. The highest bidder will also get a very special thank you in the next Vai record; a commemorative DVD plaque, a 1-hour private lesson with Steve (Steve will come to the winner's house if they are located in Los Angeles); and the winner will be invited to an EVO experience (including concert tickets) in the town of their chose on the next tour. The auction begins today - Monday September 14th at 3:45pm PDT. Stay tuned for a link to the auction. Click here to read more."

In other news, Vai will be appearing on the KTLA Channel 5's morning news this Tesday September 15th to talk about the premiere of his new concert film, and play his guitar. Besides Los Angeles, KTLA can be found on many satellite broadcast services across the country.