The Killdares are a Dallas celtic rock group formed in 1996. The group has released five studio albums and two live music projects; the live CD LIVE from 2002 and live DVD/dual CD combo Up Against the Lights in 2010. The Killdares have played many local Dallas Metroplex festivals including Taste Addison, MayFest, Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games, Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival, and Grapefest, and have been featured at the State Fair of Texas for thirteen years.