Music Country

In 1987, when I was 14 years old, I rode my bike from Fort Lee to Music Country in Cliffside Park to buy Andy Summers' debut solo album, XYZ, on cassette tape. When I asked the gentleman at the counter for the album, he first gave me a copy of a cassette tape by a band named XYZ before finally giving me XYZ by Andy Summers. A memory I will never forget. I assume the gentleman was William Demarest. I am posting this today because I just heard of the passing of owner Joan Demarest and wanted to express my condolences. Music Country is a local and apparently a national icon. I now pass by Music Country often to visit the mausoleum that contains my family, all of whom were taken care of by the same funeral home, which is near Music Country, that is taking care of Mrs. Demarest. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Demarest, for making Music Country a staple for visitors and customers both near and afar.

I've lived in this town for 55yrs and joan and bill are the nicest people. I was upset to hear that bill passed away. There store was awesome. They had so much . Hope they reopen soon.

This music store is different from any other especially nowadays. There is a comforting feeling when you walk in. The couple who run it are super sweet and and easy to talk to people. If you are looking for a specific artist or want some recommendations they will definitely help. Always loved this place and if you still have a cassette, VHS, CD player they also have a wide variety to add to your collection. They also have posters, tshirts, music sheets, and classic toy cars for sale:)))

Incredible selection of classic rock with such kind, helpful owners. Joan is a national treasure. They don’t make record stores like these anymore and I love the smell and general nostalgia when you walk in. This place is worth a visit and in my view, one of the few places of its kind in the northern NJ area!

This place seems like a north jersey staple. Apparently the oldest music shop in the country or on the east coast (?) it’s small but has ample inventory. The owners are nice couple who definitely want to help their customers. Surprisingly, and I say this only because it’s mostly rock and pop, blues and jazz, with some hip hop, the punk section was great. Bought two not easy to find records for a good price and left happy.