Al Gomes is a prominent American music producer, industry strategist, and songwriter hailing from Providence, Rhode Island. With over 45 years of experience in the music business, he co-founded Big Noise in 1990, an internationally recognized firm specializing in artist development, project management, promotion, publicity, and outreach within the music industry.

Throughout his career, Al has played a pivotal role in the release of over 800 recordings across various musical genres, collaborating with both superstar and independent artists. He has managed projects from inception to completion, overseeing budget creation, material selection, producer choice, A&R direction in the studio, art direction for recording packages, as well as marketing and distribution efforts. Additionally, Al assists artists with their branding, business strategies, and overall career direction.

Al’s creative endeavors and marketing initiatives have successfully secured contracts for Big Noise artists with record companies and management firms, while also facilitating high-profile media exposure through radio, television, press, and music industry nominations and awards.

Notably, Al was instrumental in launching Christina Aguilera's career. After Aguilera was discovered by his friend and colleague Steve Kurtz, Al served as Director of Online Entertainment and Marketing for Aguilera and her company, Three Wishes Productions, Inc. from 1998 to 2003. In this role, he worked as her publicist and webmaster (recognized by Entertainment Weekly as one of the 'Best Sites of the 21st Century'), as well as her biographer and archivist, contributing to her promotion and marketing team. Al produced two singles for Aguilera, titled 'Holiday With Christina' and 'What A Valentine Wants,' and he also executive produced a #1 dance remix of her single 'What A Girl Wants' for RCA/BMG Records.

Additionally, Al conceived and produced the iTunes Christmas single 'A Gift to You / O Come All Ye Faithful' for RCA Records, performed by American Idol's Katharine McPhee, who presented the song to the President of the United States. He also served as a regional judge for American Idol.

Al's extensive collaborations include working with legendary acts such as The Beach Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chicago, Dionne Warwick, Jim Brickman, Bela Fleck, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Gregory Porter, Jay Geils, Paul Doucette (Matchbox Twenty), Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze), Freddy Cole, Ricky Kej, Wouter Kellerman, Bill Harley, the multi-platinum producer Shelly Yakus, and notable actor/directors like Andrew McCarthy, Tiffani Thiessen, and William Shatner, among many independent artists.

His contributions to the music industry have garnered him gold and multi-platinum awards from the Recording Industry Association of America. As a long-standing member of The Recording Academy (The Grammy Awards), Al has submitted numerous artists for Nomination Consideration, leading to five Grammy Award wins and ten nominations. He has also served on the Grammy Nomination Craft Committees for Best Recording Package and Best Box Set.

Al has produced 19 award-winning CD compilations, including projects for First Night Boston and the National Association of College Broadcasters, featuring artists like R.E.M., Anthrax, and Mazzy Star. The NACB CD received Print Magazine's annual 'CD Design Award.' He has also produced original motion picture soundtrack CDs for the directorial debuts of Andrew McCarthy ('News for the Church') and Tiffani Thiessen ('Just Pray'), along with two music documentaries: 'The Rash Christmas Special' (1988) and 'Billy Gilman: The Making of Everything and More' (2005).

Inspired by Bob Geldof's Band Aid charity single and Live Aid concert, Al conceived the Bandwagon Project, where he executive produced and co-wrote the benefit recording 'Three Sides of Hunger.' This project featured platinum recording artist John Cafferty, Gail Greenwood of Belly, and a celebrity chorus of 150, raising awareness and funds for American agencies aiding the hungry and homeless. For his efforts, Al received The Jefferson Award from the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Foundation for Outstanding Public Service, joining notable recipients such as Oprah Winfrey and President Jimmy Carter.

Al has collaborated with numerous acclaimed songwriters, including two-time Emmy Award winner Sean Callery, John Cafferty, Jimmie Crane, Mike Viola, David Minehan, and Chris Dominici, with their songs being covered by various artists.

In 2013, Al, along with his partner Connie Watrous, led a successful publicity campaign that helped The Beach Boys secure their first-ever Grammy Award for 'Best Historical Album' for their box set 'The Smile Sessions.' This historic achievement was celebrated on February 10, 2013, during the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, where Al was acknowledged by band founder Brian Wilson and the producers of the box set.

On August 9, 2017, Al and Connie organized a commemorative ceremony on-stage with The Beach Boys, marking the 40th anniversary of the band's performance for the largest concert audience ever in Rhode Island, which drew over 40,000 fans on September 2, 1977. They also successfully campaigned to rename the street where the concert stage stood as 'Beach Boys Way.'

In 2016, Al was inducted into the Rhode Island College Hall of Fame, joining past honorees such as Academy Award winner Viola Davis. In 2019, along with Connie and Esther Watrous, he helped establish a new course at Rhode Island College based on his educational experiences and career path.

In 2021, Al and Connie worked on multiple projects, including serving as creative consultants for the acclaimed Beach Boys box set 'Feel Flows,' which received the title of 'Reissue of the Year' from Mojo Magazine, executive producing Dionne Warwick's new single, and creating a tribute video for James Michael Tyler of 'Friends.'

Al's contributions to music continue as he remains active in 2022 and beyond.