Are there live music venues within walking distance?
Yes! And it’s probably the most traditionally “Austin” venue still around: The Continental Club is on South Congress Avenue (right across from the Hotel San Jose). You could also walk to 6th Street, where there are lots of bars, restaurants, and some live music venues (Casino El Camino). On Red River (intersects with 6th Street off of I35) there’s Stubbs, Club DeVille and The Red Eyed Fly, among many others.