[Blue] Bard Final Push to 60

[Saisu]

Hoping to pick some of the community's brains for something to break up the grind.

I'm 75% through level 58, and about to hit the double (triple?) hell level of 59. I'm thinking it would be good to find maybe 3-5 locations to break the level into chunks, and experience something different or new. I have super basic mostly self-found gear (lambent, ry'gorr chain, Mistmoore-found instruments, JBoots) and not a fan of swarming (yes I know this would get me to 60 fastest, but at risk of my sanity).

Lately I've mostly been solo at either Ry'gorr Keep in Eastern Wastes (Chief/Oracle/Elite/Avenger) or at 4s/6s Sentient Armors in Wakening Lands.

Some of my thoughts:
1. I have decent Thurgadin faction, and plenty of gems from the Sentient Armor. Are pickup groups in Kael for plate house a thing? Would I be able to get a group as a 58/59 bard? Would be great to work on some Corroded Plate drops.

2. I do have a Seb key and an OT Hammer. I haven't spent more than a couple hours in there, but it seems like pickup groups happen every once in a while?

3. I hadn't paid any attention on the ZEM changes until just looking them up now. It seems like The Hole is the new 50-60 popular zone? I've never been, but assume pickup groups happen regularly enough?

4. As far as soloing, I can't see any non-suicidal way to kill summoning mobs. That said, are there any higher level outdoor mobs with decent loot that don't summon? Would be interested in taking on something fun.

5. There are a few Crystal Chitin pieces from Velk that would be decent upgrades. Looks like mobs are 45-49ish, but there isn't a lot of room to move around for charming or kiting... possible solo? I don't often see people here, but do spider groups form up?

6. Any quests you'd recommend? I'm a big fan of getting gear through quests/drops rather than purchasing. Lately I did the Nostrolo Tambourine quest in Kunark for a new drum, and the Ice Forged Shackles quest in Velious for a bracer.

7. Last item I guess is that I have ~45,000pp saved up with no clear place to put it. I've seen some Singing Steel pieces that might be useful, but not ready to pull the trigger (who knows, maybe I'll get a chance to camp them in Seb?). I've been able to get to high 50's in rags, so I certainly don't NEED any gear, but is there anything that stands out as useful or a great quality of life item? Otherwise I can just keep amassing wealth and get a fungi or something for a new alt. The only item I'd be super excited about is Singing Short Sword, but that's of course a pipe dream.

Appreciate anyone's thoughts on useful items, fun solo spots, or good places to find a pickup group. I've never had a level 60 (made it to 58 on live back in Velious/Luclin), so hoping to have some fun adventures on the home stretch here!