Grouping/raiding classes

[Averalis]

Hey all,

Well, my main motivation for coming to the server is to eventually be able to reminisce my time grouping at places like lguk, karnors and sebilis. I used to play a druid though, so I usually had a little trouble getting groups. This time around i'd like to play a more grouping/raiding oriented character, but my playtime on weekdays is minimal. I was thinking about a bard, but I wasn't sure what the general concensus is regarding grouping up with one. I know i'd want a bard in my group, but I'm not sure what others seem to think about it. Am I better off with a different class, or is there one that i'd be able to do some soloing on during those minimal-time nights?