Bard vs Enchanter vs Cleric for Dungeon Crawling PUGs

[jumpercables]

Looking for opinions on class choice from people who've played on this server for awhile.

Basically, I kind of want to play a bard because it's unique to EQ1. But, more importantly, I want to actually level in groups. I have no real desire into get into the raid scene or swarm kite my way to 50+ (don't care that it's faster). I want to spend time in old world dungeons like Najena, Mistmoore, Cazic, U/L Guk, Permafrost & Sol A/B.

I have heard people complain about the hybrid exp penalty and refuse to group them (similar with rangers). Am I wasting my time? Should I just play an Ench or Cleric instead? I know a lot of people would just say play what you want, but I'd be happier playing an ench or cleric in old world dungeons than a bard who's stuck kiting solo. Is PUGing easy to begin with, or am I wasting my time in general?

My highest level character is a lv23 necro, so I'm starting with a rusty weapon and guild tunic/robe on any class I play if that makes a difference. Also, for playtime I'll be able to do 9pm-12am most week nights EST, which seems like primetime for the server, but I could be wrong.

Thanks